Michel Taffary (born 25 May 1950) is a French former rugby union international.[1]

Michel Taffary
Date of birth (1950-05-25) 25 May 1950 (age 74)
Place of birthPeyrehorade, France
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight153 lb (69 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975 France 4 (6)

Born in Peyrehorade, Taffary was a fullback who plied his trade with Paris club Racing club de France.[2]

Taffary, following a starring performance for France "B" against Wales, was called up to the national team to compete in the 1975 Five Nations, replacing an injured Michel Droitecourt. He was France's fullback in all four Five Nations matches.[3][4]

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  1. ^ "Fouroux Capitaine De L'Equipe De France Devant La Roumanie". Le Monde (in French). 13 November 1975.
  2. ^ "Paroles de Ciel et Blanc - Michel Taffary". Racing 92 (in French). 6 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Wales just beat France". Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 9 December 1974.
  4. ^ "New men in French line-up for Welsh game". Liverpool Daily Post. 9 January 1975.
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